Orchestrator for Impartial Event Recording Distribution in Virtualized Networks
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Solution Overview
Problem
In virtualized telecommunications networks, there is a lack of effective solutions for ensuring the impartial and reliable distribution of event recording devices between entities, leading to potential imbalances in data validation and trust issues due to the absence of real-time monitoring of new device creations within the virtualized infrastructure.
Innovation Solution
A method for controlling the distribution of event recording devices, known as minors, between two entities, ensuring that the number of recording devices is maintained according to a negotiated contract, with mechanisms for adapting to changes such as creation, deletion, or modification of these devices, and communication of configuration information to maintain a stable distribution rate.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If recording devices are deployed in virtualized infrastructure without centralized control, then deployment flexibility and autonomy of entities are improved, but distribution imbalance and trust issues arise
Solution Approach 1:
An orchestrator function is introduced as an intermediary between entities deploying recording devices. The orchestrator receives deployment requests, determines optimal distribution according to predefined criteria, and coordinates device deployment across entities. This mediator ensures impartial distribution while maintaining the flexibility of virtualized deployment, resolving the contradiction between autonomous deployment and balanced distribution.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the orchestrator continuously monitors the distribution status of recording devices across entities. Based on this feedback, the orchestrator can dynamically adjust deployment decisions to maintain balanced distribution. This feedback loop ensures that deployment flexibility does not lead to distribution imbalance, addressing the reliability concern.
2Ease of operation
If entities independently deploy recording devices, then operational autonomy is improved, but distribution stability and contractual compliance deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from static independent deployment to dynamic coordinated deployment. The orchestrator enables entities to maintain operational autonomy while dynamically adjusting deployment decisions based on real-time distribution status and contractual requirements. This dynamic approach allows operational flexibility while ensuring distribution stability through centralized coordination.
Solution Approach 2:
The orchestrator serves multiple functions: it coordinates deployment across entities, monitors distribution status, enforces contractual agreements, and maintains distribution stability. This universal coordinator handles various aspects of device deployment, allowing entities to maintain operational autonomy while ensuring overall distribution stability through a single multi-functional control point.
3Measurement precision
If more recording devices are deployed to improve data validation coverage, then measurement precision is improved, but device distribution control becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the deployment control function into two parts: strategic decisions are centralized in the orchestrator, while tactical deployment is executed locally by entities. This segmentation allows comprehensive device distribution for improved validation coverage while keeping control complexity manageable through clear division of responsibilities between central coordination and local execution.
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AI summary
Method of controlling the distribution, between a first and a second entity each having a virtualized network infrastructure, of a plurality of devices for recording events, called minors (50, 51, 52, 5n), in at least one data register, pertaining to at least one virtualized resource (80), said method being implemented by a control device of the first entity (10) and comprising: - a step of obtaining a set of rules comprising a rate of distribution of the minors respectively deployed in the first entity and in the second entity; - a step of sending a configuration message to at least one device for management of the virtualized infrastructure (20, 30) of each entity, the message comprising said set of rules; - a step of receiving a modification message comprising an information item related to the arrival, to the departure or to the modification of a minor in the plurality (50, 51, 52, 5n), originating from a device for management of the virtualized infrastructure (20) of the first entity; - a step of dispatching a first notification message comprising the information item to at least one device for management of the virtualized infrastructure (30) of the second entity; - a step of dispatching a second notification message comprising a parameter based on the information item to at least one supervision device (40) of the at the least one virtualized resource (80) allowing said device to take the modification into account.